The only international film festival guaranteeing distribution celebrated independent filmmakers and diverse storytelling
Tracy, CA , 2025 — The Crossover International Festival of Film and Art (CIFFA) successfully wrapped its 2025 edition with a dynamic celebration of global independent cinema at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts. Co-presented by the City of Tracy, Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, and One World Arts Foundation (OWAF), the festival highlighted filmmakers whose diverse perspectives are often overlooked by mainstream media.
This year, CIFFA continued its legacy as the only international film festival guaranteeing distribution opportunitiesfor all accepted content through partnerships with theatrical distributors and global streaming platforms, including Cpics.tv.
“We built CIFFA to champion underdog filmmakers—creators whose stories expand how the world sees itself,” said Kavi Raz, Artistic Director and Co-Founder. “This festival does more than celebrate art; it connects it to audiences through real distribution.”
Day 3 Recap
The final day featured screenings, live showcases, and a star-studded awards ceremony honoring standout films and creators from around the world.
Short Film Showcase – 12:00 PM
Screenings included:
Jalebi, Amina’s Song, Storm Never Last, Untethered, The Monkey, The Madman, Diez Segundos
Documentaries – 2:00 PM
Showcase titles featured:
Fekry’s Thoughts, Manan Kanchu Para, From and To Nature We Return, Designed by Kavi Raz Studios, Bar Quoddines
Festival Art Exhibition
Visual artist Anju Chanana presented works throughout the event, bridging cinema and fine art.
Music & Live Presentations
4:00 PM: Live performance by Asher Jacob4:30 PM: Cpics.tv Presentation
5:00 PM: Public screening of the award-winning web series Little India
CIFFA 2025 Award Winners
Narrative Feature Awards
Best Film: 40 DaysBest Actor: Rajpal Yadav – Barefoot Warrior
Best Actress: Sangeeta Agrawal – Designed by Preeti
Narrative Short Awards
Best Short Film: The MadmanBest Director: David Harris – The Madman
Best Actor: Gabriel McRoberts – Diez Segundos
Best Actress: Aisha Adel Thabet – I Can Smell a Rat
Documentary Awards
Best Full-Length Documentary: Test Subject VBest Director (Full-Length): Sol Kohli – Test Subject V
Best Short Documentary: Cameraphobia
Best Director (Short): Essam Hayder – Fekry’s Thoughts
Web Series Awards
Best Series: Little IndiaBest Director: Sim Dhugga – Little India
Best Actor: Shiva Kumar Juturi – Little India
Best Actress: Arasha Lalani – Little India
Special Jury Categories
Best Cinematographer – Feature: Inderjit Bansel – Barefoot WarriorBest Cinematographer – Short: Kanchan Chatterjee, Satyaki Chatterjee, Akash Sarkar – Book Pocket
“The talent we saw this year was extraordinary,” stated an OWAF representative. “CIFFA honored artistic courage, craft, and stories that connected audiences across borders.”
The Crossover International Festival of Film and Art supports global independent filmmakers by offering guaranteed distribution opportunities and elevating voices from underrepresented communities. CIFFA nurtures filmmakers whose work reflects unique cultures, perspectives, and authentic narratives that deserve wider audiences.
Venue
Grand Theatre Center for the Arts
715 North Central Avenue, Tracy, CA 95376
CIFFA 2026
Dates will be announced soon.
Public Information
Website: www.owaf.org
PRESS CONTACT
One World Arts Foundation
Email: info@owaf.org
www.owaf.org